Clairault Margaret River Chardonnay 2022

Vineyards

71% Ironstone Vineyard, Wilyabrup
29% Bridgeland Vineyard, Karridale

Growing

This wine is lead by Gingin clone chardonnay from our Ironstone Vineyard, known for it’s concentration and complexity. A portion of Clone 5 chardonnay from our cooler southern Bridgeland Vineyard is combined to add texture and additional flavour.

Winemaking

The fruit for our Chardonnay is harvested and pressed as both whole cluster and cold crushed fruit, in order to sculpt wines boasting great length, texture and sophistication, as well as density of fruit and a bold complex palate. The juice is barrel fermented in roughly 40% new, 30% 2nd fill and 30% 3rd fill French oak barriques. It is then aged in oak for 9 months.

Vintage 

A warm and dry growing season with timeous top ups of rain has led to whites of unprecedented purity balanced with formidable power, and reds boasting intense red and blue fruits with striking yet supple tannin and structure.

Aroma

Aromas of freshly cut yellow peaches, dusted with hints of cinnamon, lemongrass and honeysuckle.

Palate 

A rich entry of apricots, nectarines and white flowers, guided by bristling waves of natural acidity and velure yet poised textures. A quenching finish, dotted with sea-spray and hints of rosewater.

Cellaring

Up to 8 years, however we enjoy it for freshness now.

Alcohol 

13%